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Local area network of serial intelligent cells

  • US 20060062241A1
  • Filed: 11/15/2005
  • Published: 03/23/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/28/1998
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A device for coupling to a data unit and to a wiring, said device comprising:

  • a wiring connector operative for connecting said device to the wiring;

    a first transceiver coupled to said wiring connector for conducting a full-duplex serial digital data communication over the wiring;

    a data interface connector connectable to the data unit;

    a second transceiver coupled to said data interface connector for conducting a bi-directional serial digital data communication with the data unit;

    firmware and a processor executing said firmware, said processor being coupled at least to control said first and second transceivers; and

    a single enclosure housing said wiring connector, said processor, said firmware, said data interface connector, and said first and second transceivers, wherein said enclosure is attachable to a wall and said device is addressable in a network.

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